Responsibility:
1. SAP Security & GRC Solution Design
- Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP Security solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and compliance requirements.
- Develop and implement SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) solutions, focusing on access control, risk management, and process control.
- Create and manage SAP role designs, segregation of duties (SoD) rules, and security roles for various SAP environments (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, ECC, Fiori, BW, etc.).
- Develop security strategies and guidelines that ensure data protection and regulatory compliance (GDPR, SOX, etc.).
2. SAP GRC Implementation and Management
- Implement and configure SAP GRC Access Control modules including Access Risk Analysis (ARA), Emergency Access Management (EAM), Access Request Management (ARM), and Business Role Management (BRM).
- Lead the implementation of SAP GRC Process Control and Risk Management, ensuring effective risk mitigation and compliance monitoring.
- Oversee and conduct regular SoD (Segregation of Duties) reviews, security audits, and compliance checks.
- Integrate GRC solutions with other SAP modules and external systems as needed to support holistic risk management.
3. Project Leadership
- Serve as the lead consultant for SAP Security and GRC projects, managing resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful implementation and optimization.
- Lead requirements gathering workshops, develop project plans, and guide teams through the end-to-end lifecycle of SAP security projects.
- Ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget, with a strong focus on quality, security, and compliance.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders regarding security, risk, and compliance matters.
4. Security Governance and Compliance
- Develop and enforce SAP security policies, procedures, and governance frameworks across SAP landscapes.
- Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, etc.
- Establish and manage access control governance processes to ensure that sensitive data and systems are adequately protected.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and mitigate security risks, implementing continuous improvements to the security and compliance posture.
5. Incident Response and Risk Mitigation
- Lead security incident response efforts within SAP environments, including root cause analysis, containment, and resolution of issues.
- Perform risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies to enhance SAP system security.
- Continuously monitor and review SAP system security, access controls, and GRC workflows to address evolving threats and risks.
6. Training and Knowledge Transfer
- Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to internal teams on SAP Security and GRC best practices.
- Develop training materials and documentation to ensure knowledge transfer to client and internal teams.
- Stay current with SAP Security and GRC trends, tools, and practices, ensuring the organization adopts the latest technologies and processes.
7. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process improvement in SAP Security and GRC implementations, recommending enhancements and optimizations.
- Evaluate new security technologies and tools that can improve the organization’s security posture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that security measures are integrated into broader IT and SAP initiatives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
SAP Security and GRC certifications are highly desirable.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in SAP Security and SAP GRC Access Control implementations.
Proven experience leading SAP Security and GRC projects, including design, implementation, and support.
Strong hands-on experience in SAP GRC modules, including Access Control, Process Control, and Risk Management.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA Security, SAP Fiori Security, and other SAP systems (ECC, BW, CRM, etc.).
In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX) and security frameworks.
Techno-Functional Skills:
- Proficiency in SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, EAM, ARM, BRM), Process Control, and Risk Management.
- Deep understanding of SAP role design, user provisioning, access risk analysis, and segregation of duties (SoD).
- Experience with SAP authorization concepts, roles, and profiles in SAP S/4HANA and ECC.
- Strong knowledge of SAP Security audit tools, including SOD reports, user access reviews, and compliance monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with SAP Fiori and SAP S/4HANA security roles and authorization configurations.
Troubleshoot authorization issues, conduct user administration, and manage password policies.
Gather requirements and document S/4 HANA security strategies and frameworks.
Design and build roles for S/4 HANA and Fiori Gateway systems, ensuring alignment with client needs.
Perform transportation of roles and analyze missing authorizations using tools like SU53, ST01, and STAUTHTRACE.
Utilize expertise in USR* and AGR* tables for effective security management.
Implement table security using authorization groups and maintaining Authorization Object S_TABU_DIS.
Provide technical expertise to SAP teams and support business stakeholders in accessing necessary approvals.
Collaborate with functional teams to prepare SAP security reports based on management and departmental needs.
Support GRC Access Control activities, including firefighter ID management, SOD conflict analysis, and role assignments.
Ensure compliance with Segregation of Duties controls framework and support audit activities.
Hands-on experience in SAP ECC and S/4 HANA security implementation and support.
Proficiency in SAP Fiori UI5 security and understanding of different business processes.
Knowledge of SAP CUA for user management and configuration.
Familiarity with SAP GRC Access Control and its functionalities.
Ability to resolve tickets within specified Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for troubleshooting security issues.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
Experience with BW/BI security, HANA DB security, and GRC security modules is a plus.
